Below you will find a curated collection resources from across the U.S. Government that can help you learn about and prepare for disaster-related challenges.
Ready.gov
This site provides information and resources to help you prepare for and respond to emergencies by taking steps like creating emergency plans, building emergency supply kits, and learning how to stay informed during emergencies.
FEMA App
You can use this app to receive real-time weather alerts, locate emergency shelters in your area, prepare for common hazards, and more.
FEMA Emergency Financial First Aid Kit
You can access the Emergency Financial First Aid Kit (EFFAK) toolkit at this website that offers practical guidance, checklists, and resources to help you organize important financial information, assess your insurance coverage, create a budget, and develop a plan for your financial recovery.
CFPB Dealing with Disasters Guide
You can use resources at this site to learn about how to handle your money as you prepare for, recover from, or rebuild after a hurricane, tornado, wildfire, or other emergency.
CFPB Your Disaster Checklist
Resources at this site can help you with collecting, copying, and storing your financial information, which could help you avoid problems and recover faster after a disaster. These resources are available in multiple languages.
FDIC Money Smart Module on Disasters
You can use resources at this site to learn why preparing for disasters is part of managing your financial health, as well as how to financially prepare for and recover from disasters.
FEMA Programs to Support Disaster Survivors
FEMA has several Individual Assistance programs designed to support disaster survivors. You can apply for assistance at DisasterAssistance.gov and review different types of assistance to determine what best suits your needs.
SBA Disaster Assistance
The SBA offers disaster assistance in the form of low interest loans to businesses, nonprofit organizations, homeowners, and renters located in regions affected by declared disasters. SBA also provides eligible small businesses and nonprofit organizations with working capital to help overcome the economic injury of a declared disaster. You can apply for assistance at DisasterLoanAssistance.sba.gov.
USDA FNS Disaster Nutrition Assistance Programs
The USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service provides temporary nutrition assistance to eligible individuals and households affected by a disaster or emergency. You can contact your local or state office about Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Program (D-SNAP) at State SNAP Resources.
USDA Disaster Assistance Programs
USDA provides a variety of programs to help farmers, ranchers, communities, and businesses that have been hard hit by natural disaster events.
Consumer Solar Awareness
The Treasury Department works with other federal agencies, including the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to spread the word about shutting down scams and bad business practices involving clean energy. You can access consumer advisories and educational resources from Treasury, CFPB, and FTC on residential solar power. Consumers can use this information to make informed decisions when shopping for solar power for their homes.
FTC Dealing with Weather Emergencies
You can use the resources and information at this site to learn about dealing with weather emergencies. The section Staying Alert to Disaster-related Scams offers advice on how to how to recognize and avoid common scams that can help you protect your finances and personal information.
CFPB Fraud and Scams
You can access resources at this site to learn about how to avoid fraud and scams after a disaster event.
HelpWithMyBank.gov
You can access the resources at this site, which provides information and assistance for customers of national banks and federal savings associations on topics including accessing bank branch services and frauds and scams.
Ask CFPB: Answers to common questions about insurance
You can find answers to questions about your home and auto insurance at this site.
FEMA NFIP FloodSmart.gov
You can access resources related to FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) at this site. You can also learn about the importance of flood insurance, as well as proactive steps you can take to safeguard your home and belongings.
Department of Energy Savings Hub
You can access resources at this site to learn about incentives like tax credits and rebates that you can use to make energy- efficient improvements to your home and property. Resources are available for homeowners, renters, and vehicle owners.
Federal Direct Express
You can sign up for the Direct Express Debit Mastercard to receive federal benefits at this site. The FAQ page outlines which type of federal payments you may be eligible to receive on a Direct Express card account.
MyMoney.gov
You can use the resources and tools at this site to learn about budgeting, saving, investing, taxes, and protecting against fraud.
FDIC Get Banked
You can learn how to set up a bank account at an FDIC-insured bank at this site.